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Virtual Puppy Kindergarten has been a tremendous success and will remain online only. Register here. We also will continue to offer Virtual Dog Training Classes for your convenience. See the complete schedule of online offerings.
Please note that we are a California-based company, and all classes are listed in Pacific Standard Time.
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Our Classes
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Puppy KindergartenHave a puppy? Start here! Learn how to handle the most urgent puppy training issues, including safe socialization with people, puppy biting, house training, and chewing - all of which should be addressed during your puppy's first three months of life. More$200 for 4 weekly sessions (50-minutes each) |
Age: 8 - 12 weeks of age as of the first day of class. Vaccination: For Puppy Kindergarten we require the first DHLPP or DHPP vaccine (specifically Distemper and Parvo) given at least 7 days prior to first session. Proof of vaccination is required at the first class. Handlers: We require at least one adult per enrolled puppy. We encourage the whole family attend the class together but if children are three years or younger, a second adult must be present. Pups must be carried into class: As a reminder, young puppies are not fully vaccinated yet. Therefore, as a precaution, we ask that you carry your puppy to class in your arms or in a carrier and avoid walking through parks or on public walkways. We ask that you DO NOT allow your puppies to greet other pups or dogs, fellow students or otherwise, outside of the classroom. This is the protocol for all Puppy Kindergarten classes. |
Puppy Kindergarten (Online)Have a puppy? Start here! Learn how to handle the most urgent puppy training issues, including safe socialization with people, puppy biting, house training, and chewing - all of which should be addressed during your puppy's first three months of life. More$160 for 4 weekly sessions (50-minutes each) |
Age: On the start date of the class, pups must be between 8-12 weeks old. This Live Online class will be conducted using Zoom and will require a high-speed internet connection and a computer or mobile device. |
Puppy Training I (Online)Start your pup off on their journey to become a well mannered dog! Puppy Training I provides early education, introduced in a fun and family friendly way. MoreRegistration Fee: $200 for 5 sessions |
Age: On the start date of class, pups must be between 12-18 weeks old. There is no prerequisite for this class, however Puppy Kindergarten is strongly recommended as a starting point for puppies under 12 weeks of age. If your dog is older than 18 weeks old and has not completed Puppy Training I, Adolescent & Adult Manners is the age-appropriate class. |
Puppy Training ILearn how to control your puppy off-leash. Teach come, sit, settle down, and shush on cue. Continue socializing your pup to people and other dogs and preventing common behavior and temperament problems such as puppy biting, jumping up, and pulling on leash. MoreRegistration Fee: $250 for 5 sessions |
Age: On the start date of class, pups must be between 12-18 weeks old (i.e., 84-126 days). If your dog is older than 18 weeks old and has not completed Puppy Training I, Adolescent & Adult Manners is the age-appropriate class. Vaccine: Proof of two DHLPP or DHPP vaccinations given 2-3 weeks apart -- both vaccines administered after 8 weeks of age and the second vaccination given at least 5 days prior to the start-date of class. |
Puppy Training II (Online)Refine the skills you learned in Puppy Training I and learn how to teach your young adolescent pup to be calm, attentive and to respond quickly, willingly and happily, especially when distracted, off-leash, and at a distance. Prerequisite: Puppy Training I MoreRegistration Fee: $200 for 5 sessions |
Pre-requisite: Must have completed a SIRIUS Puppy Training I within the last 4 months. Age: Under 8 months old. If your dog is older than 18 weeks old and has not completed Puppy Training I, please start with Adolescent & Adult Manners. |
Puppy Training IIRefine the skills you learned in Puppy Training I and learn how to teach your young adolescent pup to be calm, attentive and to respond quickly, willingly and happily, especially when distracted, off-leash, and at a distance. Prerequisite: Puppy Training I MoreRegistration Fee: $250 for 5 sessions |
Pre-requisite: Must have completed a SIRIUS Puppy Training I within the last 4 months. Age: Under 8 months old. If your dog is older than 18 weeks old and has not completed Puppy Training I, please start with Adolescent & Adult Manners. Vaccine: Proof of rabies vaccine and up-to-date DHLPP/DHPP are required. |
Puppy Training III (Online)Advanced class to perfect existing behaviors or learning challenging new skills! Prerequisite: Puppy Training II MoreRegistration Fee: $200 for 5 sessions |
Pre-requisite: Puppies must have completed Puppy I and Puppy II. Age: Under 18 months |
Puppy Training IIIReceive specialized attention on the areas of training you would like to work on, such as perfecting off-leash control or learning challenging new behaviors. Prerequisite: Puppy 2 MoreRegistration Fee: $250 for 5 sessions |
Pre-requisite: Puppies must have completed Puppy I and Puppy II. Age: Under 18 months Vaccine: Proof of rabies vaccine and up-to-date DHLPP/DHPP are required.
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Adolescent & Adult Manners (Online)Our starter course where your pup will learn the foundation building block skills necessary for basic manners training and you’ll learn how to easily and clearly communicate with your dog in order to teach all sorts of behaviors in the future. This class is the prerequisite for most of our training courses. More$200 for 5 weekly sessions (50-minutes each) |
Entry level class, Basic Manners is a prerequisite for all other Single Topic Courses. For ages 18 weeks and up. For pups under 12 weeks, please see Puppy Kindergarten, for pups 12-18 weeks see Puppy Training I. Once you complete this course, move on to Advanced Adolescent & Adult Manners. This Live Online class will be conducted using Zoom and will require a high-speed internet connection and a computer or mobile device. |
Adolescent & Adult MannersSkills taught include; watch me, no jumping (teach your dog not to jump up on people), stay from a sit or down, stand still, go to bed, leave it (how to ignore food and other distractions), Take it (how to take things such as food and toys, gently). This class is 5 sessions total, and each session meets approximately 50 minutes each week. MoreRegistration Fee: $250 for 5 sessions |
Temperament: Dogs must be comfortable being around other dogs and people. Excited and playful is normal behavior; lunging and aggression towards others is better worked on with a private training session before enrolling in a group class. Excessive barking that cannot be curbed by the instructor may result in dismissal from class with a refund and referral for private training. If you have questions as to whether your dog would be benefit from this class, we'd be happy to discuss. Age: 19 weeks or older If your puppy is younger than 19 weeks old, please start with Puppy Training I. Vaccine: Proof of rabies vaccine and up-to-date DHLPP/DHPP. Please note: This class is held on-leash for all 5 sessions. |
Advanced Adolescent & Adult Manners (Online)Tame your wild beast! This course teaches your dog impulse control around food, toys, and greetings. Mat work teaches your pup to just chill out and relax in their place for extended periods of time while you cook, eat, entertain, or answer the door. More$200 for 5 weekly sessions (50-minutes each) |
For ages 15 weeks and up. Prerequisite - Puppy Training I, Adolescent & Adult Manners, Basic Manners Foundations, or Basic Household Manners, online or in-person. This Live Online class will be conducted using Zoom and will require a high-speed internet connection and a computer or mobile device. |
Advanced Adolescent & Adult MannersTame your wild beast! This course teaches your dog impulse control around food, toys, and greetings. Mat work teaches your pup to just chill out and relax in their place for extended periods of time while you cook, eat, entertain, or answer the door. More$250 |
For ages 15 weeks (with completed Puppy I) and up. Prerequisite - Puppy Training I, Adolescent & Adult Manners, Basic Manners Foundations, or Basic Household Manners, online or in-person. Temperament: Dogs must be comfortable being around other dogs and people. Excited and playful is normal behavior; lunging and aggression towards others is better worked on with a private training session before enrolling in a group class. Excessive barking that cannot be curbed by the instructor may result in dismissal from class with a refund and referral for private training. If you have questions as to whether your dog would be benefit from this class, we'd be happy to discuss. Vaccine: Proof of rabies vaccine and up-to-date DHLPP/DHPP. Please note: This class is held on-leash for all 5 sessions. |
Carlie's Advanced Class (Online)Invitation only class. Requires prior approval from Carlie. MoreRegistration Fee: $200 for 5 sessions |
Must be approved for class by Carlie. |
